Scope: "Newman is getting slept, simples."

“I know from TUF that he comes out swinging and looks for the early finish. Obviously when I beat him I will get a little more recognised so it's a good fight for me.

“Everyone says the most important fight of his career doesn't count as a loss but whatever [laughs]. I’ve still got my ‘0’ and keeping it is very important as I want to keep fighting better opponents to get to the top.”